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Looking to buy a new tripod. Any suggestions

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dan_swagner
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Hey NS! I need to buy a new tripod in the next week or so. Do you know any that are good and fit my needs.

has to support around 20lb camera setup
be lightweight and portable for hiking and airline travel.
have a solid fluid head with drag for smooth pans and tilts with a heavier camera
I would also like it to be able to open the legs wide for low angle shots.

Thanks
Nov 27 2014 12:49PM
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knuckle_thugging
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Get the dolica gx650b204 tripod, $65 and super solid and lightweight. if you want smooth pan and tilt just buy a fluid drag head to put on it and you have a cheap but solid setup
http://www.dolica.com/tripods/gx650b204-65-professional-aluminum-tripod-with-upgraded-ball-head
Nov 27 2014 1:03PM
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dan_swagner
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at tripod only holds about 17lbs, so I don't think it will work out for me.

I did some research on my own and the Miller Compass 12 Solo looks like it should work out. its just a little heavy for hiking.
Let me know if you know of anything lighter and similar
Nov 27 2014 1:45PM
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